Qodo Merge /ask command

Understanding the Power of /review

At its core, the /review command acts as a code critique companion, meticulously analyzing pull requests (PRs) and providing a holistic view of changes. This powerful feature simplifies the review process by categorizing modifications, offering feedback, and estimating the effort required for a comprehensive assessment.

How to Use /review Command for a PR

The /review command is your go-to tool for efficient and insightful code reviews in Qodo Gen's IDE. Follow these simple steps to leverage the power of this command and elevate your code review process:

1. Access PR Assistant in Qodo Gen's IDE:

Ensure you have Qodo Gen's IDE plugin installed and activated in your integrated development environment (IDE). Open the qodo’s Chat window and choose a relevant context under the workspace context dropdown.

2. Initiate the /review Command:

Start by typing /review in the chat window and submit the command. This action triggers the analysis of your local branch changes (local changes or committed, etc., based on the selected context) against an upstream branch.

Example:

/review [ optional extra instructions ]

3. Review the Generated Analysis:

Once Qodo Gen analyzes your PR changeset (within seconds), It’ll craft a beautiful yet comprehensive response.

Use Cases and Scenarios

1. Categorizing Changes Efficiently:

Automatically labels changes as enhancements, bug fixes, or other relevant categories, streamlining the reviewer's understanding.

2. Insightful Feedback Mechanism:

Provides detailed analysis on the main theme of modifications, summarizes alterations, and suggests potential improvements, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

3. Efficiency in Review:

Streamlines the review process by offering a structured overview of changes, making it easier for both seasoned developers and newcomers to comprehend.

Components of /review command

Changes Analysis

Main Theme: Identifies and communicates the primary theme or purpose behind the changes in the pull request.
Changes Labels: Automatically categorizes the changes, assigning labels such as Enhancement, Bugfix, or other relevant categories.
Changes Summary: Provides a concise overview of the modifications made in the pull request, offering a quick snapshot of the alterations.
Relevant Tests Added: Indicates whether relevant tests have been added as part of the changes, contributing to the overall reliability of the codebase.
Estimated Effort to Review: Assigns an estimated effort rating on a scale of 1 to 5, providing a quick understanding of the complexity of reviewing the changes for the maintainer or the reviewer.

Changes Feedback

General Suggestions: Offers constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement, guiding developers towards enhancing the overall quality of the code.
Security Concerns: Identifies and communicates any potential security concerns introduced by the changes in the pull request.
Changes Score: Assign a numerical score that consolidates the overall impact and quality of the changes made in the pull request.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the /review command in Qodo Gen is not just a tool; it's a guiding companion in the intricate journey of code reviews. Its intelligent analysis, categorization, feedback provision, and effort estimation elevate the collaborative nature of code reviews. By understanding how this command works and its transformative impact on the review process, developers can embrace a more efficient and insightful approach to reviewing code collaboratively.